Posted:
8/19/2026, 12:14:08 AM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
On-site
About the Role
The Manager, Event Operations Australia is responsible for leading the delivery, performance and strategic development of the Event Travel and Events operation across Australia and supporting the broader APAC region. The role provides leadership across people, client delivery, commercial performance, operational excellence and risk management, ensuring consistent, high-quality service and sustainable business growth. The role combines team leadership, client ownership and direct service delivery, ensuring both operational excellence and strong team performance. It plays a critical part in scaling the Australia and broader APAC operations while aligning with global standards. The position leads and develops a high-performing team, drives operational best practice, oversees resource planning and acts as a senior escalation point for client, supplier and operational matters. The role is accountable for ensuring service excellence, commercial success, compliance, and continuous improvement across all Event Travel and Events activities. Working closely with global stakeholders, Client Success, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams, the Manager plays a key role in scaling the Australia and APAC business, strengthening client relationships, developing future leaders, and ensuring alignment with global standards and strategic objectives.
What you'll do
What we're looking for
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Website: https://navan.com/
Headquarter Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 2015
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Debt Financing
Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas